Memphis at Mississippi State

Saturday, October 11, 2003

Mississippi State beat Memphis 35–⁠27. It was their 42nd meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 32–⁠10 as played.

AwayMemphis9–⁠4 in 2003
27
HomeMississippi State2–⁠10 in 2003
35

Final at Davis Wade Stadium, StarkvilleHigh 75°F, low 65°FAttendance 45,329

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Memphis7107327
Mississippi State14147035

Efficiency

MemphisMississippi State
0.01First-down EPA−0.19
0.35Second-down EPA−0.13
0.11Third-down EPA0.51

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Mississippi State 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Mississippi State leads 34–⁠12; as played, 35–⁠11 in 46 meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
2022Mississippi State 49, Memphis 23
2021Memphis 31, Mississippi State 29
2011Mississippi State 59, Memphis 14
2010Mississippi State 49, Memphis 7
2003Mississippi State 35, Memphis 27
2002Mississippi State 29, Memphis 17

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